Date of Award
Fall 8-24-2024
Document Type
Masters Capstone Project
Degree Name
M.S. in Geographic Information Science
Organizational Unit
College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Geography and the Environment
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Keywords
Colorado, Wolverine population, Habitat, Conservation, Geographic information science
Abstract
This project explores the reintroduction of the wolverine (Gulo gulo luscus) to Colorado’s mountainous regions, where the species has been extirpated due to habitat destruction and human activities. The study uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify optimal habitats for wolverine reintroduction, considering factors like snowpack duration, prey availability, and human disturbance. By creating a GIS-based habitat suitability model, this research will guide conservationists in selecting reintroduction sites. The project addresses the species' role in maintaining alpine ecosystem balance and contributes to the broader understanding of biodiversity restoration in the face of climate change. Results will inform future conservation planning and wildlife management in Colorado.
Copyright Date
11-15-2024
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Jake Hostnik
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
27 pgs
File Size
3.3 MB
Recommended Citation
Hostnik, Jake, "Wolverine Habitat Suitability Analysis in Lake County, Colorado, Using GIS" (2024). Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones. 89.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/geog_ms_capstone/89
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Biodiversity Commons, Geographic Information Sciences Commons, Natural Resources and Conservation Commons, Nature and Society Relations Commons
